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This resolution designates October 2025 as "William Penn Landing Site in Chester Month" in Pennsylvania, commemorating William Penn's historic arrival in Chester on October 29, 1682. The resolution provides extensive background on Penn's journey, highlighting that he was a Quaker who sought land in the New World to create a safe haven for his fellow believers, ultimately receiving a land grant from King Charles II to establish the colony of Pennsylvania. The resolution emphasizes Chester's historical significance as Penn's first landing site, noting that he renamed the area (previously called Upland by Swedish settlers) after a city in England and attempted to make it the capital of Pennsylvania before ultimately founding Philadelphia. By designating this commemorative month, the resolution aims to recognize Chester's overlooked but important role in Pennsylvania's early colonial history and celebrate the anniversary of Penn's landmark arrival, which was a pivotal moment in the founding of the Commonwealth.

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